Fayyaz Khawaja

• Reduced the full AP cycle time and improved accuracy by redesigning workflows and ME close processes.
• Shortened the AP month-end close from 10 to 3 days, enabling management to finalize the books with higher confidence and timeliness.
• Managed the corporate card program to reduce redundancy and ensure audit compliance readiness.
• Documented help desk procedures, created advanced Excel templates, and trained the team to scale AP operations effectively.
• Collaborated with the CFO to build a scalable, audit-ready accounting team for the company's next growth phase.

• Led day-to-day AP operations and ensured accurate disbursements while resolving vendor and payment issues.
• Used Celonis to prepare KPIs and identify improvement opportunities; drove ERP process automation initiatives.
• Oversaw 1099 filings, SOX audit requests, and managed AP staff, including hiring, coaching, and scheduling.
• Created a culture of continuous improvement, and participated in strategic AP optimization projects.

• Led $2B+ in global AP disbursements with zero compliance breaches and full SOX/GAAP audit readiness, while driving SAP S/4HANA implementation to automate workflows and eliminate 95% of manual errors.
• Designed and executed a scalable global AP model, consolidating operations and saving over $1.2 million annually, while optimizing payment strategy to unlock over $5 million in early payment discounts and improve DPO.
• Partnered with Treasury and FP&A to align AP disbursements with cash flow forecasts, improving liquidity planning accuracy, and enhancing executive visibility through real-time KPI dashboards in Power BI.
• Built and led a hybrid global team of 25+, increasing invoice accuracy and team productivity by 60%, while clearing legacy backlogs, and reducing vendor exceptions by 80% across 100K+ annual transactions.

• Managed over $50 million in monthly AP spend and processed more than 9,000 invoices monthly, ensuring accurate disbursements and compliance across all payment channels.
• Led AP automation initiatives, implementing Chrome River and Brainware tools to streamline invoice processing, and reduce manual effort.
• Strengthened vendor compliance and audit readiness, while executing clean month-end closes, and accurate accruals across global business units.
• Developed SOPs and trained accounting teams, fostering a high-performance culture, and enhancing coordination with offshore operations for improved invoice accuracy.

• Directed full-cycle accounting operations across AP, AR, payroll, and revenue functions for international entities, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
• Shortened month-end close cycles and improved cash visibility, enabling better forecasting and timely reporting.
• Implemented automation solutions to reduce manual errors and increase process efficiency across subledger operations.
• Collaborated with FP&A on strategic reporting, while managing offshore teams, and introducing KPIs to ensure SLA adherence and performance tracking.

• Managed end-to-end accounting operations, including AP, AR, project invoicing, timesheet processing, and expense management.
• Supported month-end close with the preparation of accruals, reserves, and journal entries; ensured timely and accurate GL reconciliation.
• Maintained and updated the chart of accounts and internal reporting structures.
• Oversaw vendor payments and employee reimbursements, while ensuring compliance.
• Collaborated with offshore accounting resources to standardize reporting procedures.

• Managed full-cycle accounting operations, and supported project financial tracking.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and support audits.
• Led budget forecasting, subcontractor documentation, and cost-to-completion tracking.